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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.77, 835.16 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.77, 835.16 and 210.09 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.77 : 835.16 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.77/835.16 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.77x = 835.16 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.77x = 175,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,457.71/556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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